The Gospel of Luke introduces John the Baptist as not just a primary character in Jesus’ birth story, but also a key player in his ministry. He is not the Messiah, but he paves the way for the One who will baptize with water and spirit. He does the good that is his to do. John harshly denounces the perpetrators of economic disparities, but he also provides them paths for redemption—for even they have good that is theirs to do. In this week’s story, it’s significant that we hear the same question asked three times, as this is a question we often ask ourselves: “What, then, should I do?” Sometimes we may be too daunted by the enormity of the world’s problems to respond. However, we need to be reminded that small, ordinary actions add up. It makes a difference when you are kind to a person who is lonely, when you compost, when you show up to a rally, or when you go to therapy and don’t pass on generational trauma. You can’t solve all the world’s problems, but you can do something that matters. We must trust that we each have something to offer and that other parts of the community will bring what we cannot. What is yours to do? Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804